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In 1962, Conder earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah. In 1966, she earned a master"s degree in nursing from the University of Washington.
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Maxine Conder
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Born in 1926, Maxine Conder is a native of the state of Utah. She earned her nursing diploma in 1947 from Saint Marks Hospital School of Nursing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Conder served in hospital ship United States Ship Haven (Animal Husbandry-12) off of of Korea, and in Naval Hospital, Guam, as well as in various stateside assignments.
After several assignments as chief nurse, she was promoted to the rank of captain in 1970.
As Director of the Navy Nurse Corps, she became the second woman promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral.
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legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Legion of Merit Legion of Merit
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.